[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 21 (Monday, March 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CHELSIE GORZALKA

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                           HON. BARBARA CUBIN

                               of wyoming

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 4, 2002

  Mrs. CUBIN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate and honor a 
young Wyoming student today who has achieved national recognition for 
exemplary volunteer service in her community. Chelsie Gorzalka of 
Clearmont has been named one of Wyoming's top honorees in the 2002 
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, an annual honor bestowed 
on the most impressive student volunteers in each state, the District 
of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
  Chelsie is being recognized for her work around Wyoming to educate 
young children about the dangers of tobacco and drugs. Chelsie presents 
puppet programs, solicits volunteer puppeteers, leads rehearsals, makes 
anti-tobacco posters and arranges exhibits at local health fairs. 
Chelsie's work shows that young Americans can--and do--play important 
roles in our communities, and that America's community spirit continues 
to hold tremendous promise for the future.
  It is vital that we continue to encourage and support the kind of 
selfless contribution that Chelsie has made. People of all ages need to 
think more about how we, as individual citizens, can work together to 
ensure the health and vitality of our towns and neighborhoods. Young 
volunteers like Chelsie are inspiring examples for us all, and are 
among our brightest hopes for a better tomorrow.

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